M240 Tripod Head suggestions

[LocalHero1953]

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I also have an Acratech - when I'm back home tonight I'll photograph it on my gitzo traveller

[pharyngula]

Yes I mentioned the GP-SS ballhead above, and it was a delight to use. However, for me it's functional advantages over the GH1382TQD didn't offset the portability advantage of the latter.  I wanted to keep both but really couldn't justify it 

 

Sorry, I should have read your post more carefully.  Interesting because my Traveler folds up pretty nicely around my GP-SS. I too have a "knob" clamp and not the QR version. I suppose it could be the fact that we have different model Travelers.  The legs don't close completely flat but if anything, I think at least as tight as shown in Paul's photo with the Marlins Q3T and 0545. I'll have to dig it out when I get home tonight and confirm.

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[sblutter]

+1 for a sturdy ball head.  The camera isn't very heavy

[LocalHero1953]

Here is the same Gitzo 0545 legs with the Acratech GV2 head. I note others have talked about the GP-SS head, which may has a smaller base, though it is not the base that limits how the legs close.

These legs are not close enough together for my liking.

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Edited March 8, 2017 by LocalHero1953

[pharyngula]

Hmmm... not sure why the big difference here but this is my GP-SS with knob clamp, nicely nestled between the folded-up legs of a GT1541 Traveler.

 

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[bocaburger]

I have a Gitzo GT0540.  On it I use either a Kaiser Small ballhead with Arca clamp, or else one of the Leitz ballheads (Medium or Tall) with alternative 1/4"-3/8" attachments on either end.  The latter Leitz heads are all long discontinued.  I believe the Kaiser and the Gitzo are likewise discontinued.. 

[keithd]

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I use a glitzo explorer with off centre ball and qr light strong and happily supports my m and mamyia 7 can carry up to 5 kg payload though would be very careful with long or heavy lens

Keith

[roverover]

I was searching for a New Tripod Head last year for my M240 too.

After shopping around a bit, I settled on the MagicBall 50 from Novoflex. After receiving the Head, I liked the quality so much that i ended up putting together an entire new Novoflex Tripod setup using 4 or 5 different parts they offer.

For those who use Quick-Release plates, Novoflex offers a variety of those as well.

I have been using this for several months and so far am quite pleased. The Flexibility and Build Quality is superb in my opinion.

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Edited April 18, 2017 by roverover